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Provision of Regulator Medical Support Services

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, a central government public authority located in London, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Provision of Regulator Medical Support Services." Engaged through an open procedure method, this contracting process involves services categorised under health services and includes three lots: Toxicology, Medical Examiners, and Provision of Expert Witness Services. The process has progressed to the award stage as of February 2026. Services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, and contracts commence on 9th February 2026, extending potentially until November 2029 with renewal options.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth within the medical and healthcare industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical support, toxicology, and expert witness services are well-positioned to compete. Companies like DNA Workplace Limited, UK Independent Medical Services Limited, and Somek & Associates Limited have successfully been awarded contracts. The procurement allows businesses to deliver crucial services that support the regulatory functions of public health organisations, fostering commercial relationships and enhancing service capabilities in an essential sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Regulator Medical Support Services

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Toxicology Lot 2 - Medical Examiners Lot 3 - Provision of Expert Witness Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017168-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,233,332 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DNA WORKPLACE

SOMEK & ASSOCIATES

UK INDEPENDENT MEDICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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